All communities have a right to breathe clean air, live free from toxic pollution, have access to healthy food, and share the benefits of economic prosperity.

earlier today, we were asked to vote on the confirmation of Chad Wolf to serve as the Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans at the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Wolf has been serving in that role on an acting basis since…

My Climate Stewardship Act aims to support natural climate solutions by boosting funding for programs that encourage sustainable farming practices, reforestation, and wetland restoration.

every November, the Senate observes Native American Heritage Month to recognize the contributions of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians to the United States. Today, the promise of Native achievement burns brighter than…

I urge you to develop legislative recommendations that will drive a vibrant renewable energy economy that will create millions of high-quality, safe, family sustaining jobs and reduce our impact on the climate.

I am honored to have a fierce woman from my district to deliver a historic opening prayer. Isleta Pueblo Chief Judge Verna Teller is the first Native American to deliver the opening prayer in the U.S. House. This is a special time in our…

We have lead the world in CO2 reduction and we should work to export our success to the rest of the world with more LNG to Europe and allies in Asia.

it is an honor to recognize the years of dedication and service of my friend and departing chief of staff, Joseph R. Britton. Joe has served as my chief of staff for more than 4 years and has managed my Senate office in a professional and…

today I rise to pay tribute to former Senator Kay Hagan, who left us this week, much too early, at the age of 66. Kay and I entered the Senate together, in 2009. Our class of freshman Democratic Senators was very close, and I spent a lot…

I just want to follow on the comments by my good friend Senator Shaheen with regard to Kay Hagan. We came to the Senate together with Senator Shaheen. We were all in that class of 2008. It was a big class. We traveled extensively with Kay…

it is with deep sadness that I remember and recognize the life of former U.S. Senator Kay Hagan of North Carolina. I am grateful that I had the privilege to serve with Senator Hagan here in the United States Senate. Her approach to her job…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 6, line 25, insert ``on Federal lands and of Federal minerals'' after ``development''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to…

This amendment is just another attempt to distract from the importance of this proposal, which is listening to Tribal voices by protecting the sacred sites of Chaco Canyon from oil and gas extraction. The bill would not impact New Mexico…

I strongly oppose this amendment because it would negate the withdrawal. It would prevent us from protecting Chaco Canyon. The gentleman's amendment would allow for new drilling to occur on lands within the withdrawal area, so long as…

I strongly oppose this amendment because it would allow Secretary Bernhardt to kill this bill, preventing protections for the important cultural sites at Chaco Canyon. In response to this amendment, I would point you to the text of H.R…

My colleague from Arizona (Mr. Gosar) in the previous debate, had some incredible charts that he was displaying. In it, he proclaimed: The rocks shall set you free. I was born and raised, and my faith taught me, that the truth shall set…

this bill does just the opposite. It supports States. It doesn't take over from States. The States have asked us for help when it comes to actions like cybersecurity and other things that are happening out there. It roots out foreign…

I am very happy to be joined on the floor with Senator Merkley, who has worked with me for a long time on the For the People Act, and we will both be speaking here in that order. The American people sent us here to do the people's…